Some conservative bloggers have made much of the fact that Eric Massa is a Lefty whackjob, and he is, but that misses the point of his sudden departure from Congress. Whether we like this pervert character or not, it isn’t OK for the White Hou……

Pasadena Phil said:

Purplepeep: first of all, you put the accent on “anyone” when I put it on “ratting out”. Massa is not telling us anything we didn’t already know.

I expect you’re the only one who doesn’t think he’s intent on payback (“ratting out”, whatever term), Phil. The Dems are certainly in damage control mode now and that’s fine with me, let them deal with the members who’ve strayed off the Dem reservation.

Second, Beck may have a bigger audience than Michelle but this is still preaching to the choir. The real damage was done by Drudge. He mainstreamed the message. All we are doing here is soiling ourselves while we do a meaningless gloating happy dance.

That’s a silly argument, Phil. Because even if it were a case of someone “preaching to the choir” – then, if you believe that is wrong – Michelle and every other pundit would have to cease their activities. Who would be allowed to say anything if the requirement is the readers/audience has to be wildly diverse or hostile?

Also, barring any private previews I’m not aware of, near as I can tell the program hasn’t even been aired yet. If someone is freaked out, they simply need to turn their telly off.

I believe it’s an error not keeping one’s powder dry. I think Michelle erred in not waiting until after the program was aired before offering a critique. I think Beck was wrong in somewhat dissing Michelle; I believe he has apologized, I hope it was sincere and that she accepted it.

But either way the world will still turn ’round & ’round – no need to panic or even get mildly peeved over an interview. Life goes on, the sun rises, the sun sets.

Second, Beck may have a bigger audience than Michelle but this is still preaching to the choir. The real damage was done by Drudge. He mainstreamed the message. All we are doing here is soiling ourselves while we do a meaningless gloating happy dance.

Pasadena Phil said:

greenfairie said:

Massa may be a weasel, but he’s ratting out the bigger weasels.

He’s not ratting out anyone.

I’d say Rahm and the Obama gang would qualify as “someone”.

There is not telling us anything we didn’t already know

Phil, you’re still not getting it – not everyone reads Michelle’s blog. I think you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone with a bigger audience than Glenn Beck for a Dem crapweasel to rip on other Dem crapweasels. Let Obama and gang be off message, distracted by this scandal all week rather than them spending it touting the greatness of Obamacare & attacking the evil insurance industry and leaving the GOP to play reactive defense.

The attack has more than one prong. A football team with one offensive play (hoping that Stupak won’t sell out) is certain to lose.

greenfairie said:

Massa may be a weasel, but he’s ratting out the bigger weasels.

He’s not ratting out anyone. He is just creating a scene. There is not telling us anything we didn’t already know and coming from him, let Drudge’s headlines do their damage. We are only soiling ourselves by getting involved.

rightwingmom said:

Please tell M/M has personally called Beck to make sure he’s up to speed on Massa before tonight’s interview!!!

rightwingmom, I suspect Beck knows the score. In fact, he seemed annoyed today that some people got the idea he’s going to spend an hour “worshiping the guy and exchanging cookie recipes”. (or some words to that effect)

On March 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am, happyscrapper said:
I just hope it doesn’t tarnish Glenn Beck’s reputation to have this guy on for a whole hour tonight.

If any Dems complain, Beck can just say “You wanted Fairness Doctrine, so I’m giving you some!”

greenfairie said:
Massa may be a weasel, but he’s ratting out the bigger weasels.

Yup – that’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout; a crapweasel outting other crapweasels is a good thing.